Cost of Living Calculator - Northbrook, Illinois vs Columbia, Maryland


The cost of living in Columbia, Maryland is 11.5% cheaper than Northbrook, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $66,364 in Columbia, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Northbrook, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Maryland is cheaper than Northbrook, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Columbia
than in Northbrook, Illinois
Northbrook, IL vs Columbia, MD
Compared to Northbrook, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.5% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.5% higher
  Commute
  16.6% lower
  Health
  1.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.8% higher

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